Trimming Done Right!
Many thoughts may cross your mind before picking up a pruning saw and starting to prune trees. Remove this branch? How about the other? Is now a good time to prune? What happens if I prune too many trees? Knowing the answers to all of your queries will give you the assurance to use careful tree trimming to prolong the life of your trees and enhance the aesthetics of your landscape.
It is never a bad idea to get rid of diseased, damaged, or dead branches. But mid to late winter trimming is beneficial for the majority of trees. Pruning while a plant is dormant promotes fresh growth as soon as the weather warms up. After fall, there are no leaves to obscure the branches and limbs that need to be cut.
Be mindful that some trees may bleed sap if they are trimmed in the late winter. For instance, winter is the best time to prune maple trees, but it may cause bleeding. Whenever the tree starts to put on leaves, the sap will cease pouring, so don’t be alarmed. It is safe and won’t cause any damage to your tree.
Even though the majority of people enjoy planning their pruning in the fall, it’s usually preferable to hold off for a few months before beginning to really prune. Fall tree pruning might spread disease. If the fall is warm, it might even promote new development that would be harmed by the winter’s cold.
Although it’s not a common practice, pruning trees in the summer can occasionally be useful if done carefully. Summer pruning is a technique used by skilled gardeners to control growth by delaying the growth of a tree or branch. When seasonal growth has just peaked is the optimal time to perform this type of pruning. The number of nutrients delivered to the roots and the overall growth of the tree is decreased by removing the entire leaf surface of the plant.
If you need more information on what trimming entails, or if you are in Moorefield, WV and want to get a tree trimming service, know that you can always count on JC Tree Service. Call me today at (304) 202-3455.
